Psalm 4

Cum invocarem

HEAR me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour, and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after falsehood? Know this also, that the LORD hath chosen to himself the man that is godly; when I call upon the LORD he will hear me. Stand in awe, and sin not; commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart; yea, more than when their corn and wine and oil increase. I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest; for it is thou, LORD, only, that makest me dwell in safety.

[Coverdale]

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. 

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress;
  have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? 
  how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: 
  the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, 
  lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, 
  more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: 
  for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

[AV]




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